China has tried hard to protect its lovely giant pandas. The government has taken a three-pronged approach to improve the survival of the giant panda as a wild animal species.
Protecting the Giant Panda’s Habitat
With the population growing fast around giant pandas’ habitat in China, the forest was cut down by farmers. Giant pandas had to move up to higher mountains, which had fewer bamboos. To protect giant panda’s habitat, Chinese government has set 13 panda nature reserve areas in which farming fields have been left to grow back as forest. In them, conservation workers live and work to rescue sick or hungry pandas. In the meanwhile, they stop giant pandas from being hunted as well.
Carrying out Captive Breeding (人工繁殖)
Giant pandas only give birth to 1 or 2 babies at a time. However, the hard environment failed them to raise both. In the 1980s, much of the bamboo on the Qionglai Mountains died. The reducing population makes it difficult for females to have baby pandas.
In 1987, the Chengdu Panda Center was established for giant panda research. The original six starving giant pandas have given more than 150 baby pandas to birth since then! Unlike ordinary zoos or attractions, panda research centers focus on research and breeding (繁殖). There are several panda centers around Chengdu to produce young pandas, educate people to protect pandas, and to do research to help save this lovely species.
Making Strict Laws
Giant pandas had been hunted against law for a long period, and many more were killed for food and fur. China’s government established laws to protect giant pandas from hunting and smuggling (盗运).
According to the World Wildlife Fund’s research, in 2014, the wild giant panda population was 1,864! On September 5th, 2016, it was announced that giant pandas had been removed from the endangered list.
1. What do the underlined words a three-pronged approach in the first paragraph mean?| A．Three methods taken one by one. | B．A method taking long to carry out. |
| C．A method better than the other(s). | D．Three methods taken at the same time. |
| A．To make sure pandas have enough food to eat. |
| B．To look after the sick and hungry pandas well. |
| C．To help stop giant pandas from being hunted. |
| D．To attract more travelers to visit the centers. |
| A．Pandas are unhealthy because of a lack of food. |
| B．Why the panda population gets smaller in nature. |
| C．Human should help pandas attend the young. |
| D．Pandas once can give birth to two babies at most. |
| A．They call on people to protect pandas. | B．They are trying to make a lot more money. |
| C．They try to increase the panda population. | D．They grow enough bamboo for pandas. |
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【推荐1】These days, Fred’s huge skeleton (骨架) is exhibited in the Indiana State Museum. His tusks (长牙) were recently the subject of a research study tracing the life 13,000 years ago of mastodons, distant relatives of modern elephants.
By analyzing the chemical compounds (化合物) in Fred’s tusks, a team of researchers could construct a detailed account of his seasonal migration patterns. Josh Miller, a paleoecologist (古生态学家) at the University of Cincinnati, is one of the researchers studying Fred. “He has beautifully preserved bones and tusks, which provides a great opportunity for our research on his seasonal migration patterns,” Miller said.
Mastodons’ tusks generally grow in distinct layers, similar to the tree rings. As a result, the nutrients that build the layers of their tusks can tell us a lot about what they experienced. The team particularly focused their analysis on the variations in two elements in the layers: strontium (锶) and oxygen. The former is the key to understanding where Fred spent his life, while the latter tells us the season he was in any particular region. Then, with some statistical modeling, Miller and his team gained insight into the daily record of Fred’s behavior over ten thousand years ago.
The result indicated that Fred would have grown a lot when he was young. But there’s a year when his growth is reduced. “Probably like the modern male elephant, a male mastodon is just really obnoxious when growing up to be a bother and often arouses family members’ anger. At that point, the mom and aunts will essentially kick him out of the family.” Miller predicted.
After Fred set off to attend to himself, his tusks reflected where he travelled around. Based on the analysis, Fred would return to mate every summer in Northeastern Indiana, because his tusks started to show signs of injuries around this time. When competing for mates, mastodons get into huge battles with their own natural weapons sharp tusks. And that was exactly what brought Fred’s story to an untimely end.
1. What did Miller’s study mainly focus on?| A．Effective ways of tusk preservation. | B．Inner structure of Fred’s skeleton. |
| C．Possible tracks of Fred’s migration. | D．Special functions of mastodon tusks. |
| A．By analyzing nutrients in Fred’s bones. |
| B．By reviewing statistical records of previous studies. |
| C．By modeling data of chemical elements in Fred’s tusks. |
| D．By referring to the growth of tree rings to study Fred’s tusk layers. |
| A．He was killed by his opponents. | B．He reunited with his family later. |
| C．He was drawn to cross-species fights. | D．He was weak in living independently. |
| A．Geology. | B．Culture. | C．Education. | D．Science. |
【推荐2】Born in Wales in 1950, Martin Lockley was a pioneer in the study of the dinosaur tracks and footprints preserved in rocks around the world. His work helped his fellow paleontologists (古生物学家) understand what the footprints can tell us about dinosaurs and the world that they lived in.
The footprints and tracks left behind by dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals are called trace fossils (痕迹化石). They can offer clues to how quickly an animal walked or ran and even what their skin may have looked like. Compared with the body fossils of bones and teeth, trace fossils contain evidence of the interactions that the animals had with their environment and can describe what the physical environment may have looked like. They offer a more reliable way to imagine the speed of a dinosaur than analyzing the bones.
Lockley’s mother and father were nature lovers. Lockley loved to observe nature. His father inspired him to “just go out and observe and trust your observations”, which proved important in Lockley’s launching his future career in dinosaur research. He took that advice with him to Gunnison, southwest of Denver, the United States. While North America is home to some of the largest number of fossil footprints in the world, Lockley’s work with prints and his father’s words took him far and wide. He explored fossil and track sites in China, South Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom.
In addition to finding the tracks, Lockley devoted time and energy to preserving these important parts of the fossil record. This includes guiding the politics needed to create UNESCO world heritage sites so that future generations wouldn’t lose out on these precious relics of the past.
1. What can we know about trace fossils?| A．They can reflect the then environment. |
| B．They are mainly left by some larger animals. |
| C．They can be easier to preserve than teeth fossils. |
| D．They are as accurate as bone fossils in analyzing animals’ speed. |
| A．His family’s tradition. |
| B．His father’s encouragement. |
| C．His love for dinosaurs and their footprints. |
| D．His desire to find the largest dinosaur track site. |
| A．He explored places of interest around the world. |
| B．He guided fellow paleontologists in their work. |
| C．He conserved and promoted dinosaur track sites. |
| D．He educated the next generation of track hunters. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Time-consuming. | C．Far-reaching. | D．Demanding. |
【推荐3】Mary Krupa became friends with the grey squirrels during her first week at Penn State, after spotting them running around and idly(漫不经心地) wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”.
Mary started bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits, she started posting similar photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Mary and her squirrels became an Internet sensation.
Growing up in a neighborhood outside of State College, Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didn’t interact(交流) with people very much. She was later diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, but the squirrels changed that. “The squirrels help me break the ice, because I’ll be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and we’ll just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them.” she said. “I am a lot more outgoing.”
And in case you’re wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos, it has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具), and they’ll grab it. But getting to that part took a while. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they hesitated to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust, though.
This year, Mary is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences. She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment. As for her furry friends, Mary plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.
1. What does the underlined word “sensation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Hit. | B．Challenge. |
| C．Attack. | D．Link. |
| A．She is sicker than before. |
| B．She is more interested in animals. |
| C．She is more sociable than before. |
| D．She is less willing to go to college. |
| A．By putting them in cages. |
| B．By playing music to them. |
| C．By attracting them with colorful food. |
| D．By building a close relationship with them. |
| A．Confident and strong. | B．Patient and caring. |
| C．Sociable and healthy. | D．Traditional and hardworking. |
【推荐1】Kinder Camp
This is a week-long camp, Monday through Friday, for children from three years old to those entering first grade in the fall. Early childhood educators guide your child through activities including songs, games, stories and walks in the woods. Daily themes include dirt, furry animals, insects and more! Parents sign up to bring a snack(小吃). Choose from either morning or afternoon sessions, from June 9 to July 1, 2020.
Kids Camp
Children explore all day in the natural world. Art, music, cooperative games and hikes through the woods are some of the activities in this fun-filled week. Each grade level has its own camp program especially designed with the campers’ interests in mind.
Camp takes place Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Level 1 (completed 1st grade): July 28 to August 1, 2020.
Level 2 (completed 2nd grade): August 4 to 8, 2020.
Level 3 (completed 3rd grade): August 11 to 15, 2020. Please note: children must bring their own lunches.
Outdoor Expeditions
Send your child on a traveling adventure. Teenagers will investigate the natural, cultural and historical facts that make their hometown a great city. Activities will include unique field trips and tours.
Outdoor Expedition: from 9 am to 3 pm, August 11 to 15, 2020. Please note: children must bring their own lunches.
Rainbow Camp
Campers enjoy all kinds of activities including arts and crafts, music and singing, drama, active games, cooking and a host of special events that go with our theme weeks! Special guests are invited to the camp every week to entertain our campers and may include storytellers, musicians and magicians.
Week-long camp, June 14 to 18.
Campers must be at least 4 years old to take part.
For more information, call Frick Environmental Center at (412) 422—6538.
1. According to the passage, we can infer that Kinder Camp is probably organized to ____.| A．help children learn about nature while playing |
| B．get children prepared for primary school |
| C．offer parents a chance to play with their children |
| D．develop children’s language skills |
| A．Rainbow Camp | B．Kids Camp |
| C．Kinder Camp | D．Outdoor Expeditions |
| A．they are all whole-day camps for children |
| B．they all last five days for each group |
| C．they all require campers to bring their own lunches |
| D．they are all for children over five years old |
【推荐2】Top 4 Famous Bridges Around the World
UNDULATING BRIDGE, CHINA
This bridge is an engineering marvel. Its distinctive architecture is attracting the attention of many engineers worldwide. This bridge includes a variety of routes at different levels. It features ”a diversity of routings“ on different heights, providing several routes for walkers to take as they cross the river.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn. The bridging of the East River was a lengthy and complicated business which saw many men getting injured in the dangerous working conditions of the time. The bridge is now a much-loved feature of New York and can be seen in many television shows and movies.
TOWER BRIDGE
Tower Bridge is a symbol for London. The bridge has two Gothic towers and the walkways which cross between the two towers. Visitors can visit the Tower Bridge from the north side of the bridge and watch the bridge for structural engineering. And then from the bridge at high channel across the Thames, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides.
CHARLES BRIDGE
Charles Bridge’s first stone was laid by King Charles IV. The bridge today offers something of a short history of Prague and Czechoslovakia. A recent renovation saw the original statues being replaced with modern replicas and the originals carefully removed to a museum. Whenever you are in Prague, be sure to wander over the Charles Bridge.
1. Which bridge can most probably be seen in films?| A．Brooklyn Bridge. | B．Undulating Bridge. |
| C．Tower Bridge. | D．Charles Bridge. |
| A．It’s a symbol for British architecture. |
| B．It has a troublesome construction history. |
| C．Its original statues can be seen in a museum. |
| D．It enables visitors to cross the river via different routes. |
| A．A health report. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A science book. | D．A business journal. |
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I Love to Hate, But I Hate When I Do Not Love
—A. Vishwanath
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The Twelve Power Principles TeleSeminar
—John Harricharan
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1. Where can you buy a hard copy of I Love to Hate, But I Hate When I Do Not Love?| A．At bookstores in Japan and China. |
| B．At bookstores in Germany and Canada. |
| C．At bookstores in Canada and the United States. |
| D．At bookstores in The United States and Ireland. |
| A．$31.00 | B．$35.40 |
| C．$28.00 | D．$12.00 |
| A．Into the Light. |
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| D．I Love to Hate, But I Hate When I Do Not Love. |
